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Lacson: Fair, Evidence-Based Decision on Impeachment Trial Will Bring Stability to the Country

A fair decision on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio – one that is based on evidence – will bring much-needed stability to the country, Senator-Judge Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Saturday.

Lacson made the statement in response to a question from organizers of the Philippine Constitution Association (Philconsa)’s 65th anniversary celebration in Makati City, on what kind of decision would help bring stability to the country’s politics and democracy.

In Filipino: Lacson: Makatarungan, Evidence-Based na Desisyon sa Impeachment Trial Para sa Katatagan ng Bansa

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Lacson: Accountability Is Enemy of Corrupt, Shield of Honest Public Servants

Accountability, as enshrined in the 1987 Constitution, is both a weapon against corruption and a shield for honest public servants – and this principle applies amid controversies such as the current flood control mess, Sen. Panfilo Lacson stressed Saturday.

Lacson, in his speech before the Philippine Constitution Association’s 65th anniversary in Makati City, said the Constitution’s provision that “Public office is a public trust” is a principle that cannot be compromised or negotiated.

In Filipino: Lacson: Pananagutan, Kaaway ng Mga Tiwali at Kalasag ng Tapat na Lingkod-Bayan

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Lacson: Senator-Judges Facing Arrest, Detention May Still Join Impeachment Trial Without Online Participation

Senator-judges in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte who are facing arrest and detention may still participate in the proceedings without resorting to online attendance or voting, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Friday.

Lacson said this will remain in compliance with the Rules of the Senate, where online or remote participation and voting is allowed only in cases of force majeure or extreme circumstances, and in national emergencies.

“One remedy is for the Impeachment Court to ask the Sandiganbayan or any court/s to which their cases would be assigned for ‘leave of court,’ and if granted, order the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology or their custodian/s to escort them to the Senate so they may participate in the impeachment trial of the Vice President. The senator-judges will be physically present,” he said in English and Filipino in an interview on DZBB radio.

“Work-from-jail is not allowed,” he added. “We cannot allow online participation because that is reserved for force majeure and national emergencies.”

In Filipino: Lacson: Senator-Judges Na Nahaharap sa Pag-Aresto, Pwede Pang Makilahok sa Impeachment Trial na Hindi Mag-Online

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Lacson: Senate Must Heed Law Deans’ Call to Proceed with Impeachment Trial

The Senate should heed the call of law deans to proceed with the possible impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte not just because it comes from some of the country’s foremost legal minds, but because it is a constitutional mandate, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Tuesday.

Lacson was referring to the statement of law deans and professors from leading Philippine law schools that refusing to convene as an impeachment court may expose senators to administrative and criminal liability.

“Not only is this a powerful statement coming from powerful legal minds of the country which the Senate should take seriously, but more importantly, it is what the Constitution unequivocally provides,” he said.

In Filipino: Lacson: Senado, Dapat Pakinggan ang Panawagan ng Mga Law Dean Para Ituloy ang Impeachment Trial

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Lacson: Constitution First in Government Response to ICC Charges

Upholding the Constitution must take precedence over all considerations —including loyalty to colleagues — in the government’s response to the International Criminal Court (ICC) charges against Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Tuesday.

Lacson maintained that the Senate’s moral ascendancy remains intact, so long as it adheres to the Charter – particularly the provisions on immunity from arrest under Art. VI, Sec. 11.

“If we violate the law of the land, we have nothing to discuss. We are complying with the provision of the Constitution, which is the fundamental law of the land. It is clear that there is immunity from arrest if the penalty is six years and below, and Congress is in session,” he said in English and Filipino in an interview on One News.

In Filipino: Lacson: Konstitusyon ang Unahin sa Tugon ng Pamahalaan sa mga Kaso ng ICC

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